Pacific Waves for Friday 20 June 2025

6:04 AM.NZ pauses millions of dollars in funding for the Cook Islands; China could be major beneficiary of Peters' move on Cooks - Powles; Pacific economy is growing slowly but surely - World Bank; Getting… Read more Audio

6:03 AM.New Zealand has paused nearly 20 million dollars in development assistance to the Cook Islands for the upcoming financial year. Audio

6:02 AM.The decision by New Zealand's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters, to suspend payment of aid to the Cook Islands, could backfire on the government. Audio

6:01 AM.The Pacific regional economy is growing, slowly but surely, reports the World Bank. Audio

6:00 AM.Te Maeva Nui NZ is seen as the largest Cook Islands cultural festival outside of the Cook Islands. Audio